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UK’s Head of Government Communications Service International Turner speaks at Stratcom Summit’24

Speaking at the fourth International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'24) organised by our Presidency's Directorate of Communications under the theme "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition," UK's Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Office Head of Government Communications Service International Emma Turner stated that advancements in security and defence, hybrid threats, and combating disinformation have made their work the fastest-expanding field. Turner evaluated the UK's communication vision in her address titled "Global Strategies for Effective Government Communication." Turner noted that while artificial intelligence is rapidly improving, it also entails the problem of disinformation. Stating that she and her team work...

Head of Communications Altun holds bilateral meetings as part of the “Stratcom Summit 24”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun held bilateral meetings as part of the International Strategic Communication Forum (Stratcom Summit 24). Head of Communications Altun held bilateral meetings with the ministers of communication and information of various countries as part of the forum organised by our Presidency's Directorate of Communications with the theme of "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition" for the fourth time this year in Istanbul. On the first day of the forum, Head of Communications Altun met with Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Hikmat Hajiyev, Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy of the State...

Stratcom Summit’24 addresses the role of artificial intelligence in times of crisis

At the fourth International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'24) organised by our Presidency's Directorate of Communications under the theme "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition," a panel titled "AI in Crisis Communication: Real-Time Strategies for Public Safety" was held. Prior to the panel, Founder of Neurovision AI Tech Zülal Tannur delivered a speech on the role of artificial intelligence in transforming neurotechnology. Tannur highlighted that the accuracy rate of the system they developed based on the difficulties they experienced exceeded 98 per cent and that this was the first of its kind in the world. Tannur stated that their...

President Erdoğan’s intense Syria diplomacy

Following the overthrow of the 61-year-old Baathist regime in Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has engaged in intense diplomacy traffic. President Erdoğan, committed to fostering peace and stability in the region following the establishment of the interim administration in Syria, held his first meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on December 10. The call addressed the recent developments in Syria. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye has defended the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity and stability since the first day of the civil war in Syria, that Syria must be governed by the Syrian people, and...

NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy speaks at Stratcom Summit’24

The last day of the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'24), organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in İstanbul, kicked off with video messages from Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Dr Tawfik Jelassi and United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming. Following the video messages, the programme proceeded with a session entitled "Deterrence and Defence in a Time of Information Threats: A Conversation," moderated by BBC News Anchor and Correspondent Louisa Pilbeam and delivered by NATO's Assistant Secretary-General for Public Diplomacy Marie-Doha Besancenot. "We must join...

“We have turned Türkiye into a country whose opinion is sought on every important regional and global issue”

Speaking at AK Party’s provincial congress in Kocaeli, President Erdoğan said: “As a result of the political, economic and diplomatic gains we have achieved during our 22 years in power, Türkiye has now become one of the important actors of the global game. We have turned Türkiye into a country whose opinion is sought on every important regional and global issue, whose stance is followed with interest, and whose choices change the balances.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s 8th ordinary provincial congress in...

“Türkiye is making the best use of new opportunities”

Speaking at the AK Party’s provincial congress in Sakarya, President Erdoğan said: “With the second century of the Republic, Türkiye is making the best use of the new possibilities and opportunities arising before it. When we leave behind the temporary pains of this new era, which we call the 'Century of Türkiye’, we will have great capabilities.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress of the AK Party in Sakarya. “WE HAVE TO DISPLAY A WILL TO SEIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES” Noting that...

President Erdoğan, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The call addressed the Türkiye-Sudan relations as well as regional and global matters. Recalling that Türkiye initiated the Ankara Process for the resolution of the conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia, President Erdoğan noted that the recent agreement significantly contributes to peace in the region. Stating that Türkiye can also step in to resolve the disputes between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates, President Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye’s main principles as ensuring peace and stability in...

Presidency’s Head of Communications Altun: “Cognitive and technological advancements of our era should not serve to entrench global exploitation relations”

During his speech at the opening of the International Strategic Communication Summit 2024 (Stratcom Summit 2024) organised by the Directorate of Communications in Istanbul, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, emphasised that the deluge of disinformation that threatens humanity as a whole leads to information pollution and the rise of hate speech. Head of Communications Altun stated that STRATCOM has evolved into a global centre of attraction in the field of strategic communication and become one of the foremost meeting hubs for leading figures worldwide. Highlighting the theme of this year's forum, "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition," Head of...